STAYING POWERS
A babe loses its caul
- to continue living.
A tree drops its leaves
- to stay where it belongs.
A snake sheds its skin
- to persist in its path.
A sage casts off life
- for death to pass by.
Remains depart;
Essence remains.
Sayings scatter
like thistledown on the breeze, most to leave no lasting
impression, just a few taking root.
However their essential meaning can endure down the ages - a
perennial source of wisdom and inspiration.
The sage
acts with modesty and respect; results are reached without
undue effort and usually soon forgotten.
Their impact may be transitory, but the demeanour and
behaviour demonstrated can have enduring effect.
